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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vatastala:
Hi guys, only to clarify how to I need to use Voodoo OTA Root Keeper...

I bought the device today, and I found this version: 9.4.2.14.

I rooted my device as explained, after this I installed CWM and Voodoo OTA Root kepper. After starting this, I found selected:

- Superuser app installed

- Device rooted

- Root permission granted

- Filesystem supports root protection

I did It, and found also selected "Protected su copy available", and the buttons modified on "Delete su backup" and " Temp. unroot...".

Ok, now because my device downloaded last firmware from OTA, It asks me to upgrade, and I have two postpone possibility. So two questions:

1) If in next two days I use all my postpone options, does the device upgrade automatically? I ask this because someone can have the idea to remain to an old firmware version

2) If I want to stay on my old firmware version, is there the possibility to delete automatic OTA updates?

3) Is it correct the usage that I did of voodoo ota root kepper? If I upgrade to latest build, which steps I need to do to restore my root?

I think that, If we clarify this questions, will be useful for all...thank you very much, wonderful job!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
See in Transformer forums, but you can try to install Rom Manager from Play store and select a the top of the screeen Flash Recovery. I suppose your device must be supported.

Then see if you can install Touch Recovery then.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Is Viperboy in action to fix Vipermod? :-)

I really miss the root and that Titanium does not work either.

I do not want to unlock the Prime. So he is my only hope ;-)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Deathmo:
Same 4 me.

Got mine last week and what should I say.

The latest update was already installed. :mad:.

This realy sucks.

Is there a way to flash CWM without root?

Something like Nvidia flash?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ylexot:
If all of the status items have checks, you are ok to update. After the update, run OTA Rootkeeper and there should be an option to restore root.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vatastala:
During installation I get a red triangle, so I pressed power button for 10 secs and, after a restart, I go on CWM...I tryed restoring the backup but I ever enter CWM...I'm in trouble, what can I do?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yumms:
Did you unlock the device before installing CWM?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vatastala:
Yes I did

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Can someone help me? Can I unbrick my tablet with this link?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1514088
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wilspeak:
Installed viper annot

HELLO everyone the VIPERMOD is just great. i am now rooted but i still cannot boot into CMW i did as instructed & unlocked my bootloader still no luck can anyone help me out appreciate any advice or guidance thankyou

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HELLO everyone the VIPERMOD is just great. i am now rooted but i still cannot boot into CMW i did as instructed & unlocked my bootloader still no luck can anyone help me out appreciate any advice or guidance thankyou

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HELLO everyone the VIPERMOD is just great. i am now rooted but i still cannot boot into CMW i did as instructed & unlocked my bootloader still no luck can anyone help me out appreciate any advice or guidance thankyou

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HELLO everyone the VIPERMOD is just great. i am now rooted but i still cannot boot into CMW i did as instructed & unlocked my bootloader still no luck can anyone help me out appreciate any advice or guidance thankyou
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
You made what should never been made.. If you have cwm then you are unlocked.... And you MUSTN'T use OTA to upgrade, it'll brick your device with a probability of 100%...

Once you have cwm you MUST only use ROM available in the dev thread.

You must now unbrick using proper guide in stickies...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vatastala:
In post #1406 I explained a detailed walkthrough about what I did, and someone said that It was good...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mithos der Held:
Don't you have to unroot it before flashing and then using voodoo just re-roots it?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vatastala:
No I did not, because I did not find a good guide to do It, and someone gave me bad informations...

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Feew....I solved...with unbrick method one...now please...could you please explain the right guide? I write again what I did BEFORE do the OTA installation:

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Hi guys, only to clarify how to I need to use Voodoo OTA Root Keeper...

I bought the device today, and I found this version: 9.4.2.14.

I rooted my device as explained, after this I installed CWM and Voodoo OTA Root kepper. After starting this, I found selected:

- Superuser app installed

- Device rooted

- Root permission granted

- Filesystem supports root protection

I did It, and found also selected "Protected su copy available", and the buttons modified on "Delete su backup" and " Temp. unroot...".

Ok, now because my device downloaded last firmware from OTA, It asks me to upgrade, and I have two postpone possibility. So two questions:

1) If in next two days I use all my postpone options, does the device upgrade automatically? I ask this because someone can have the idea to remain to an old firmware version

2) If I want to stay on my old firmware version, is there the possibility to delete automatic OTA updates?

3) Is it correct the usage that I did of voodoo ota root kepper? If I upgrade to latest build, which steps I need to do to restore my root?

I think that, If we clarify this questions, will be useful for all...thank you very much, wonderful job!!!

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Thank you guys
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Gage_Hero:
Correct me if I am wrong but I thought you had to nlock the bootloader to install cwm. And if the bootloader is unlocked you only option for .21 upgrade is a custom rom NOT Asus stock update.....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ylexot:
You didn't mention that the bootloader was unlocked. :rolleyes:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vatastala:
Ok, so which rom can I try? The most important think is to not have hannoying ota update message
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
Try whatever ROM with .21 in the name lol. Download the zip file, do not use external sdcard, only the internal sdcard. Reboot in recovery, choose Flash zip from sdcard and follow the menus...

I recommend Virtuous, it has a very nice graphical installer. If you want exactly the same ROM, choose full install. Do not wipe data as it's like an upgrade. And OTA is disabled in this ROM.

Oh, last thing.. You don't need voodoo rootkeeper anymore. All roms are rooted.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Gage_Hero:
From what I have read, there are a number of good roms out there, some better then others. I would probably try Virtuous first as it is close to stock and one of the first so it will be the most mature. I have not unlocked my device yet so I can't really comment on how they work in comparision but if you go to the developement thread there will be no shortage of opinions on which is better. Also if you flash one and you don't like it, you can always flash another....:)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
Hi guys, I'm hoping someone can help me getting root access. I just received my Prime from RMA. It's 9.4.2.14 and I can't root it. This is the 2nd device in 2 weeks with the 1st being 9.4.2.15 and that wouldn't root either. I can see it with ADB devices. It shows up under portable devices on my Windows XP as well as Android USB composite interface something or other. I uninstalled splash top from my PC and I don't see where Asus sync is running on it. I've uninstalled remote streamer from my Prime and disabled Asus sync.

I have to be doing something wrong here but I can't figure it out. I rooted the Prime I had before so I kind of know how but I am just lost right now. Any suggestions?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chefdave12118:
Can someone take a look at this please :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1584347
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gszeman:
Hi all,

I can't seem to boot into recovery...I am on .21, I used Voodoo to restore root, then used Vipermod to unlock and flash CWM. I double checked and I still have root. I tried powering off and then holding power + volume down to power back on. When the Asus screen comes on I press power up...I tried it about 15 times! and nothing. I also tried rebooting into recovery from Rom Manager, and it just reboots.

Can anyone shed some light as to what I'm doing wrong?

Thank you,

Glenn
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
Finally figured it out. I had Droid Explorer installed and that was blocking the root. Uninstalled and everything worked out. Never occurred to me that that was considered another device. I had installed it to check it out and it's been screwing with things for awhile.

Now I can get into checking my new Prime out. Hoping to join the happy with my Prime thread :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
Only thing I can think of is when your powered off, hold the volume down button first then press and hold the power too and don't let go until the writing displays. Let both go then hit volume up. Maybe you're not holding them together long enough and you also said power up but I think you meant volume up. It's probably what you're doing so I apologize for not a better answer. Seems like the only thing to do.

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Just donated to almost everyone but #3 wouldn't work. 1,2 and 4 went through my pay pal but wouldn't process #3. Tried 2 times and the same. Sorry Sparky. I'll get you another time. Maybe broken just on my end but might want to check.

Edit: Oops. posted this in the wrong spot but I guess it works here anyway.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gszeman:
Thank you, I got it working...I think my case was causing some issues with the volume button. I took the case off and it works like a charm!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Thanks for being so generous. I noticed that the link for me stopped working a while back. I sent viperboy a PM but it does not appear to have gotten updated. If you are still feeling generous I have a donation link on the side of the post.<-
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Still nothing for those, who do not want to unlock?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] reddog:
Hello effezie..can you quickly share why you had to RMA two units..I just got mine now you have me worried..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wilspeak:
HELLO VIPERBOY i glad that i used your vipermod program it rooted my TPRIME i just have one important question how do you boot into cwm ? i tried several times per instructions written on this page and i have had no luck the only thing i have gotten is a image of a android with a red explaination symbol . i even unlocked the bootloader & tried again several things that i noticed is cwm files have been installed on my sd & busybox wasnt installed i had to install it myself can anyone give me some help with this cwm issue any help or advice is greatly appreciated THANK YOU
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Deathmo:
Hold both the Power-button and the Volume-down button until the splash screen appears and some white text in the left top corner is visible

Release both buttons and press the Volume-up button

The device now boots into your CWM recovery
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
What an amazing tool. Seriously.. kudos viperboy, this all-in-one tool is pretty handy and well made. Thank you so much for sharing. I gotta make a deposit in my account, but everyone on the donate list is getting a nice donation... thanks again!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Yes amazing tool, I hope Viperboy fixes our issue with not unlocked device on 21 fw.

For those like me not unlocking.. we are all stuck with it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Deathmo:
I couldnt wait anymore. :rolleyes:

Unlocked and flashed CWM with ADB and flashed superuser and root files with CWM.

All works fine now. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ztoloev:
Can you share step by step instructions as to how you did it. It will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Deathmo:
Firts I downloaded the unlock tool here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1510760

Than you have to set up ADB.

See here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY4KSrgi-rE

After that you install CWM with method one from this thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1576937

and than flah root files from this thread

http://goo-inside.me/superuser/Super...ghi-signed.zip

And than you are finished and rooted. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
Too long to tell and wrong thread to do it in. PM me if you like.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] turilo:
Or you can just unlock then flash cwm and then just flash a pre rooted rom :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
Going there now. Need to switch to browser. Your threads have helped me more than you might think. Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Evo4sickness:
Just wanted to know if someone has any answers on this about Viperboys Rom because I did not see it in the List that was posted in the quote thanks.

This was where they directed me to

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1523719
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
I am getting crazy, I cannot use Titanium Backup, after wiping the Prime.

I cannot root it, I cannot downgrade and I am stuck in nowhere land.

I still do not want to unlock because of a probably RMA#2

Please Viperboy.. show us the light again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cenonmin:
Its not Viperboy, someone has to find an exploit for .21 first then Viperboy can incorporate it in his tool.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Deathmo:
I give you 2 more days and you will unlock it and flash something. :D

No offens.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
..so it was maybe a mistake to use Vipermod?

Because if this happens every time we get a new firmware is crazy.

I will not unlock it...for sure.

Either they fix WiFi/BT issue with software or hardware changes, or they replace the one I have with a Cx that works.

If these 2 things will never happen for me, then I will try a new ROM

But I am not "nerd", and it has to be a "idiot proof" way, why I cannot see so far. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
It's not a mistake.

Rooting means searching leaks in system to be able to inject a file by brute force.

The leak in busybox that existed before .21 (and used by root exploit) was corrected by Asus.

In a certain way it's good as those leaks are a security concern, but from the user point of view it's not the sane judgement lol.

We already had this problem some weeks ago, but devs rapidly found another way to root. It seems more tricky now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
What is the safiest/proven rom at this time?

I would like to have a rock solid one, with the necessary basis and not full with junk :-)

There are acouple in this forum, but I am not an expert, and cannot judge what's the best.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Deathmo:
I am on this one.

Virtuous Prime 9.4.2.21 v1

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1511839

fast and almost stock.

Running since yesterday and all workes fine for me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Seems OK..

but all this stuff is pretty "unknown" to me:

Virtuous S Series

Based on the lastest ASUS release (WW 9.4.2.21)

Deodexed

Fully zipaligned

De-bloated

Rooted

Stock kernel

Optimized for fluid performance and usability.

Included 1.6Ghz OC (more on that below)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] phonghoangka:
how long we can root with new update 9.x.x.21 :( , i just update version and now i regert for do that :mad:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Evo4sickness:
Viperboy must be on vacation never seen him not answer questions for so long especially when it comes to any about his rom or anything he has made
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
Do you know guys it's Easter ? And Viperboy is not the guy who found the root exploit, he mde the tool to automate it (which is great!!!).

So WAIT, WAIT, WAIT and stop asking it is useless. When a root exploit will be available you'll see it. So either you unlock and install CWM and you're done with it, either you wait.

Golden rule in XDA forums: NO ETA ASKING!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Deathmo:
Yes, sadly but so it is.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Evo4sickness:
I know this I did ask on Friday. And I was just asking about his ViperRom that was it I have used his tool for root and also to unlock and install CWM
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tsmt971@yahoo:
I have an idea and posted a Q&A thread here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1590042.

Please review and advise if it is possible or not.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jirv311:
I'm pretty sure that the Primeval ROM already accomplishes this.

Sent from my HTC Vivid
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
No. It uses blob but you must be unlocked.. The guy asked if we could use blob to install cwm on a locked device. And it's not possible as the file must be signed with Asus keycode.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jirv311:
Aaah gotcha. I understand now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Is there a reason why they did something to avoid rooting?

I am no expert, the previous 3 fws I used were all rootable.

So why suddendly the door is closed.

It would be bad, if everytime a new fw comes out, Viperguy is at work again.

For those on rooted WW firmware, can we still upgrade to WW 2x without root?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
I keep seeing WW get tossed around.. forgive me for asking but what is WW? :o
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
The reason that these are closed is because they are security risks. Think about how you could just install an app that knows about the exploit and can then do whatever it likes to your device without you knowing. Or, somebody steals your device and then has a way to get root permissions and do what they like with your data. Overall, fixing these exploits is a good thing, but Asus needs to have an official way to gain root access that is protected by something like a password so that you would be able to gain root access but an attacker would not.

I believe WW stands for WorldWide, it is a generic firmware version for those around the world that do not have a specific version such as US or JP.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Mine was a German tablet with DE firmware, but because DE firmwares are always the last to be released, I rooted the Prime and installed a WW.

So now I can get them a bit earlier than the German, and I use the Prime in English anyway.

The issue is that now the root is gone, so I do not know whether I can use the next WW without having to root it again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hairpower:
Should this work with TF101G B80 ICS with firmware version 9.2.2.3?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Just make sure you have OTA Root Keeper installed and backup your root. However Asus have bork root in .21 they may attempt to bloc Root Keeper with there next update.

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You may want to check on the TF101G forum.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vanto:
Arghhhh!

Just bought mine (few days ago:)) and start using it when the .21 was inevitable, so I did it.

Now, no:mad: root or custom ROMs for me too
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Deathmo:
Root and custom roms are two difernet things.

You cant flash a custom rom without unlocking the bootloader and if you want to do that, you dont have to wait 4 root.

Just unlock and flash CWM and you are good to go.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] admartian:
Wait, I thought once you had root, you could flash CWM and therefore flash a custom rom i.e Virtuous Prime or AOKP on it, without unlocking.

Is this true? Or would the device need unlocking regardless if you had root or not?

Currently stuck in the same boat as others on .21 - not too bad though. It's been ages since I've used a stock/non-rooted Android device.

Still runs REALLY fast (my main reasons for root on previous devices was speed)!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Deathmo:
To flash CWM you must be unlocked.

When you are locked the update must be signed with Asus code to update the Prime.

If you are unlocked you can flash what ever you want, cause it doesnt need to be signed anymore.

Root has nothing to do with it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] admartian:
Thanks for the clarification. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Deathmo:
Youre welcome :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kevincwelch:
Thanks for clarifying that.

This implies that if we unlock the bootloader and install CWM, we could flash any custom ROM; however, we would not have root access.

I'm new to the tablets, but before with my android devices, the utilities unlocked the bootloader and then rooted the phone. Now I understand those are two distinct steps.

I was under the impression that these custom ROMS were only fully enjoyed (or maximized) with root access.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] knives of ice:
You will have root access on any and every custom rom. So if you want root now just unlock and youare good.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Deathmo:
I did it that way
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] epeereboom:
I just picked up my Prime today. I'm glad I did some reading before I even turned it on and used this tool to root (worked flawlessly), grabbed root keeper and all is good. Thank you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wilspeak:
I got mines last week. With the keyboard. Get the keyboard. If you don't have. It. I promise you. You will not be sorry. I rooted. ROMd. & unlocked. I'm good. I'm glad I went & got it
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kevincwelch:
Thanks

Wow.

This was by far the quickest and most painless ways of unlocking, rooting, and installing CWM that I have encountered.

Kudos to you and everyone else who worked on getting this wrapped up into an easy-to-use process.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ElCamino:
This time after exchanging the TP, I rooted the new TP and installed the root keeper. I am still running on .15, even though it already downloaded the .21 on the TP, I just haven't updated the TP. The previous TP I took back I updated to .21 and notice some extra battery drain. Right now almost 3 hrs with screen off and still at 100%. With the other TP that I returned after updating I could turn off screen and after 3 hours it would drain to 93%.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] konstantinos86:
how do i activate the unlock device app?? i installed it but when i open there is no button for activating...please help!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
Are you referring to this tool or some sort of unlock app?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] konstantinos86:
This tool at option 5 says that you have to activate unlock app then reboot and then it will flash CWM...i cant get this step done. Can u tell me what to do?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
1- Root

2-Alternate Root

3-Unroot

4-Donate

5-Exit

Dont know what you are using
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] konstantinos86:
I ve succesfully rooted the tablet but the CWM doesnt work. When i do the combination with the keys it shows an android with an exlamation mark. What i do wrong?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Evo4sickness:
And this is exactly why Iam still on .11 lol